Through history online – multilingual virtual tour of the museum

Project description

The project aimed to create a virtual tour that allows international audiences to visit the museum without having to travel to Turin. With 3D technology and content in multiple languages, the project provides an immersive experience, opening up the museum's resources to a wide audience, including the elderly and disabled.

Information about the project

Place of implementation
Egyptian Museum in Turin - online access.

Target group
The virtual tour is aimed at people around the world, especially those who cannot physically visit the museum in Turin.

Information about the institution

Egyptian Museum in Turin
One of the most important museums dedicated to Egyptian antiquity in the world, committed to popularizing its collection through modern digital solutions.

Background and objectives of the project

History of the project
The project was born as a response to pandemic constraints and a desire to give international audiences access to museum collections.

Objectives
The main goal was to create a virtual tour that would be accessible to people around the world, allowing them to visit the museum and experience its riches from anywhere.

Success factors

• Enabling tours of the two most important exhibition halls through 3D technology and professional photography.
• Expanding the museum's accessibility by offering content in multiple languages and by promoting the project on various digital channels.

Funding

The project was funded exclusively by the Egyptian Museum in Turin, with a budget of around €5,000.

Contact information

Institution: the Egyptian Museum of Turin
Contact person: Virginia Cimino - project manager, communications and marketing office, contact: info@museoegizio.it
Link to good practices: https://virtualtour.museoegizio.it/
Address: Via Accademia delle Scienze 6, 10123 Torino, Italy